Wigan has 18 special schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 3 were outstanding or exceptional and 72% good or better, against 90% of special schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 30 Jun 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 3 outstanding or exceptional
- 10 good, strong or expected
- 4 requires improvement or needs attention
- 1 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Special schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope School | Outstanding | 27 Sept 2018 | WN3 |
| Oakfield High School and College | Outstanding | 16 Oct 2018 | WN2 |
| Rowan Tree Primary School | Outstanding | 13 Sept 2017 | M46 |
| CEWE School | Expected | 30 Jun 2026 | WN1 |
| Expanse Learning Wigan School | Good | 12 Jun 2025 | WN3 |
| Infinite Schools Wigan | Good | 20 Jun 2024 | WN5 |
| Landgate School, Bryn | Good | 30 Nov 2016 | WN4 |
| My Oasis Therapeutic Alternative Provision | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | WN6 |
| Newbridge Learning Community | Good | 9 Nov 2017 | WN2 |
| The Holden School | Good | 2 May 2024 | WN7 |
| The Parks School | Good | 13 Feb 2025 | WN2 |
| TMP College | Good | 16 May 2024 | WN3 |
| Willow Grove Primary School | Good | 19 Apr 2023 | WN4 |
| Cambian Tyldesley School | Requires improvement | 30 Jan 2025 | M29 |
| Expanse Learning (Expanse Group Ltd) | Needs attention | 19 May 2026 | WN7 |
| Fir Tree College | Needs attention | 6 May 2026 | WN6 |
| Martha H School | Needs attention | 12 May 2026 | WN4 |
| My Life Learning | Inadequate | 6 May 2022 | WN6 |